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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101405195703
ISBN-139781405195706
eBay Product ID (ePID)102774744
Product Key Features
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePerspectives on Cancer Care
SubjectDiseases / Cancer, Oncology, Nursing / Oncology & Cancer
Publication Year2011
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaHealth & Fitness, Medical
AuthorAnne Mcqueen
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight15 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2010-020479
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"This is a well-written book with practical information backed up by evidence on contemporary issues relating to cancer nursing. It is a resource that clinical nurses will identify with and appreciated." (Nursing Standard, 1 February 2012) "Perspectives on Cancer Care has been written to support undergraduate and postgraduate nurses. The chapter on the management of cancer pain will be particularly useful for all nurses caring for patients in hospitals and receiving care in the community." (Nursing Times.net, 1 December 2011) "This book is likely to find a place in libraries and individual chapters may be useful to support course work . . . The use of case studies is a welcome illustration". (Cancer Nursing Practice, 1 June 2011)
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616.99/40231
SynopsisPerspectives on Cancer Care is a unique collection of insights from contributors, based on their specific expertise and experience. It provides a range of perspectives on cancer care to inspire readers and encourage high-quality care through an enhanced understanding of patients' needs and carers' skills. The book presents a series of chapters highlighting different circumstances and approaches to the complex reality of cancer care. In each chapter the author presents their own picture of their experience of the individual's needs and the care required to address these needs, illustrating the particular sensitivity, trust, empathy and support required in the care of patients with cancer and their families. The holistic approach to total care is a prominent feature in cancer care and this is illustrated throughout the various chapters. This collection of perspectives on cancer care: highlights particular issues in the field encourages best practice draws on the expertise of specialist practitioners in the field of cancer care features a holistic approach to cancer care, illustrated through scenarios, Perspectives on Cancer Care is a unique collection of insights from contributors, based on their specific expertise and experience. It provides a range of perspectives on cancer care to inspire readers and encourage high-quality care through an enhanced understanding of patients' needs and carers' skills., Perspectives on Cancer Care is a unique collection of insights from contributors, based on their specific expertise and experience. It provides a range of perspectives on cancer care that can inspire the reader and encourage high quality care through an enhanced understanding of the patients' needs and the carers' skills. Perspectives on Cancer Care presents a series of chapters highlighting different circumstances and approaches to the complex reality of cancer care. In each chapter the author presents their own picture of their experience of the individual's needs and the care required to address these needs, illustrating the particular sensitivity, trust, empathy and support required in the care of patients with cancer and their families. The holistic approach to total care is a prominent feature in cancer care and this is illustrated througout the various chapters. This collection of persectives on cancer care: highlights particular issues in the field encourages 'best practice' draws on the expertise of specialist practitioners in the field of cancer care features a holistic approach to cancer care, illustrated through scenarios